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"I wanted a sturdy basket..."
"I have just received my basket and I have to tell you it is perfect! I wanted a sturdy basket to handle many purchases at local farmers markets. This is the largest market basket from Ghana. I believe this will be my favorite thing to use. I intend to spread the word as people just admire and ask about my new basket. I love the design and colors! Thank you!" - Laura G. Middletown, PA
"I knew the impact it would have..."
"I purchased a small Bolga at Whole Foods for my husband's Grandmother. I had our two sons present it to her at Christmas. It held just a few little useful gifts inside {hand cream, a magnifying glass and a cute pair of socks}. She was so touched that the boys handed it to her and how beautiful the basket was. Only I knew the impact it would have on someone far across the world." - Ann W. Royal Oak, MI
"I love that the artist ...signed her name..."
"My husband and I recently purchased a beautiful basket [Bangladesh green bowl] from Whole Foods. I am so very pleased with this basket, we use it for fruit and as a center piece on our table. I LOVE that the artist that created this basket signed her name on a tag that was attached. That is a beautiful touch. I am thrilled to know that my purchased will help someone." - Christine G.
"I am greatly touched..."
"Dear Theresa Wilson,
This afternoon my husband and I decided on the spur of the moment to drive to Swampscott, MA to the Whole Foods Market. As we entered the store there was a lovely display of baskets...and as I love baskets, I stopped to admire them. I walked a few feet away to shop, but was drawn to go back and read what a Blessing Basket meant. I just knew I had to have one. I am greatly touched by your continuous pouring of so much personal work and love into the project, also of all of the other people that have been involved. Viewing the videos of the basket weavers and hearing their personal stories has been very heartwarming. Bless You, Theresa and well done for enabling so very many human souls to reach a few goals in their lives." - Mary Anne H. - Swampscott, MA
"I am disabled... I found the perfect basket..."
"I recently visited Whole Foods in West Hartford, CT where I purchased a basket. I am disabled and when walking only have the use of one arm. I have been looking for a basket to carry things around the house etc. for months. To my surprise I found the perfect basket and was also pleased that my purchase would help someone else." Joanne M. - West Hartford, CT
"The basket was indeed, absolutely perfect..."
"I hope this finds you well. I recently ordered a Blessing Basket made in Uganda. It was for a very special occasion and I was told by your office that it would be perfect. I'm writing to let you know that the basket was, indeed, absolutely perfect. Further, I learned a very interesting connection with this particular basket. For the past year, my parish of St. Mary has had a deacon in residence from Uganda. I did not tell Deacon {soon-to-be-Father} Anthony about the basket until the day after his Ordination when he celebrated his First Mass at our parish. His mother also arrived from Uganda for the celebrations. I presented the basket with all his congratulatory cards in it to him and his mother. I explained that it was made in Uganda and also that the name of the woman who made it was attached. I asked Father Anthony and his mother to keep this woman in their prayer. I cannot begin to tell you the awe I experienced when Father Anthony and his mother asked me to show them the name, and they both said, "I KNOW HER!". What a small world...Her name is Namuskasa Teddy. The basket was used for this very special purpose on June 3 of this year." - Joan S. -Grafton, MA
"They are beautiful..."
"I was so happy to receive my set of four Blessing Baskets today! They are beautiful, and I can't wait to give one each to my sister, daughter, and daughter-in-law. Knowing this project helps better the lives of so many underprivileged people makes the baskets all the more special!" - Elizabeth Washington, MO
"Baskets for Christmas presents"
"Hello! I received my Blessing Basket today and was thrilled when I opened it. I turned around and ordered 3 more baskets for Christmas presents. I only hope my three friends appreciate theirs as much as I cherish mine. Thank you for helping these families and helping us to brighten their world! You are a blessing to them." - Kim Redwood City, CA
"I plan to use it for either a magazine holder or veggie holder..."
"I want to say thank you very much for this excellent quality basket. Not only did I just order it yesterday and got it today, but it is a very sturdy, good quality basket that I plan to use for either a magazine holder or a veggie holder. I bought the large veggie basket from Bangladesh and I am very pleased. I am sure I will be ordering more in the future. And I am so happy that it will be for a very good cause as well. I wish I could thank the maker of it personally. Thank you and good luck with your future endeavors with The Blessing Basket Project. - Becky
"Just gorgeous in every way..."
"Hello, today I received my basket and it is just gorgeous in every way. It will be perfect for the farmers market, holding books or even my knitting supplies. The DVD was such a great surprise. It made me so happy and was so well done. Bravo to you...you are doing great work. I plan to give these baskets to everyone I know." - Liz
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